Monthly Archives: February 2014

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is undertaking a review of Ireland’s foreign policy and external relations. The purpose of the review is to provide an updated statement of Ireland’s foreign policy and to identify a series of recommendations for its conduct, with a view to ensuring that the Government is equipped with the right mix of policies and instruments to promote our values and interests in a complex and changing international environment.

Colonel Brian O’Keeffe will retire from the Defence Forces on 24 March 2014 after 42 years of dedicated service. Brian is the founding General Secretary of the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers and those who have met him during the course of his career will be more than aware of the considerable contribution he has made to RACO.

A presentation to mark Brian's retirement will be made in the Officers Mess, McKee Bks, Dublin at 16.00 hrs on Thursday 27 March 2014.

ARCO regrets to inform its members of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Eamon Moriarty of Cratloe, County Clare. On Thursday, 13 February 2014 peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff at Beechwood House Nursing Home, Newcastle West, County Limerick. Beloved husband of Sarah Patricia. Deeply regretted by his sisters-in-law Moira, Eileen and Pauline, niece, nephews, relatives and many friends.